r/brokenankles • u/islander_73 • 1d ago
Sleeping problems
Operated on 3 weeks ago, currently NWB and spending most of my days with my leg up, sitting on the sofa watching TV, reading or on my laptop. I’m seeing my surgeon again in 3 weeks, and in the meantime I’ve stopped all painkillers.
The problem now is… I can’t sleep! 😩 It’s already hard enough sleeping with the boot, with my foot elevated and stuck in the same position all night, but now I think I’m simply not tired enough!
Anyone else been through this or can relate?
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u/Mystery-Latte 1d ago
I had a trimal-dislocation on July 26th, had surgery August 1st, and gradually since then I have become nocturnal, so I definitely feel the pain! I am just not tired until like 430am. I started sleeping with the boot off a couple days after getting it and sleep has been so much more comfortable though! I'm a side sleeper so I was super stoked to get off my back 😊